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The SC Department of Consumer Affairs tracks reports of scams that scam and scams that fail to scam (e.g., attempted scams). Please report all scams, even thwarted/avoided scams, to SC Dept of Consumer Affairs. https://consumer.sc.gov/identity-theft-unit/scams Statistics pressure lawmakers and law enforcers over time to be more aggressive with scammers. Posted by: Byron King on 7/6/26… Continue Reading Report All Scams to SC Dept of Consumer Affairs

https://consumer.sc.gov/news/2026-06/dont-get-burned-scams-during-your-summer-vacation Posted by: Byron King on 7/6/26 (This information is only accurate as of 7/6/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 7/6/26, as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This… Continue Reading SC Dept Consumer Affairs: Avoid Summer Scams, Fake Vacation Rental Listings, Red Flags, Strategies

https://llr.sc.gov/re/FAQ_Renewal.aspx Individuals holding lapsed or canceled licenses may not engage in the practice of real estate or property management (S.C. Code §§ 40-57-20 and 40-57-780). https://llr.sc.gov/re/FAQ_Renewal.aspx Thanks to the CCAR Staff and Laura Crowther AE CCAR for their report on how LLR SCREC renewals are being handled in 2026: "It appears, the Real Estate Commission… Continue Reading License Lapse, Reinstatement after June 30 renewal deadline

https://llr.sc.gov/re/News/Wholesaling-Assignment-of-Contracts-Guidance.pdf November 14, 2024 Advisory Opinion on Exceptions to Wholesaling Under Real Estate Practice Act SC Code §40-57-10 et seq. In May 2024 Governor Henry McMaster signed into law the revised Real Estate Practice Act, SC Code § 40-57-5 et seq. which includes a prohibition on the practice known as “wholesaling.” Since the statute’s passage,… Continue Reading Don’t Do That: Illegal Residential Wholesaling (LLR SCREC Guidance Document)

https://llr.sc.gov/re/News/Team%20Names%20-%20FINAL.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 7/2/26 (This information is only accurate as of 7/2/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 7/2/26, as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This… Continue Reading LLR SCREC: Team Names: May 15, 2027

https://www.nar.realtor/news/washington-report/nar-supports-associational-standing-before-the-indiana-supreme-court Posted by: Byron King on 7/1/26 (This information is only accurate as of 7/1/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 7/1/26, as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This… Continue Reading Association Standing, Indiana

July 1, 2026: Lone Wolf says zipForms Transactions are Updated From zipForms: I wanted to inform you that the updates to your SCAR library have posted in Transactions (zipForm Edition) and are now available to you and your members. You’re all Posted by: Byron King on 7/1/26 (This information is only accurate as of 7/1/26.… Continue Reading July 1, 2026: Lone Wolf says zipForms Transactions are Updated

SECTION 40-57-360. Broker-in-charge responsible for team supervision. Section effective until May 15, 2027. See, also, Section 40-57-360 effective May 15, 2027. (A) The broker-in-charge must be responsible for supervising the team and all licensed members of the team. The broker-in-charge may not delegate supervisory responsibilities to the team members or team leader. Written office policy… Continue Reading May 15, 2027: New Team Name Laws

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-NzsSwoFS0 Streamed circa May 2026 Posted by: Byron King on 6/24/26 (This information is only accurate as of 6/24/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 6/24/26, as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is… Continue Reading LLR SCREC YouTube LIvestream (Circa May 2026)